This was the second all-day private track day in personal 💁‍♂️ I really do not care if it is mine - it has to live up to my expectations as a driver no matter the conditions. The new Pagid RS29/RS14 setup did not fade once all day and they’re still brilliant on the road everyday. I do have OEM GT3 Central Radiator installed. Motul oil. With worn All Seasons from BF Goodrich and the weight of a passenger, we settled the score several times against circuit prepped machines and decade newer, mid-engined Caymans with Summer tires. Anyone who shames the 996 or the 911 is a brainless ignorant that certainly does not understand driving, design, or racing. The 996 era is why I fell in love with Porsche as a kid and even considered a GT career over Formula 1, it is why I ultimately continue to romanticize the marque. The silhouette and technological advancement that it provided Porsche is still the most significant in Porsche history - the designer? Well he’s one of the most influential in Porsche and German automotive history including BMW. Those lights? They’re not Boxster lights - they are a signature Le Mans winning design element from the most winningest manufacturer. Investment? Best investment I have ever made - over $10,000 jump in value in first year and an incredible everyday deal - and at the track you simply cannot best the experience that allows for everyday driving for a fancy evening out as soon as you take off your helmet and gloves without worrying about emissions or MPG bills. Porsche is about the only marque that goes up in value as the miles and dings increase - its value is embedded in the passion for it all.
Foam in vents, noisy brake covers that certainly need to come off, and the occasional delicate interior part are the only downsides apart from inconsistent dealer experiences that revolve around at least one or several scammers that doesn’t own a Porsche. It’s a serious problem that jeopardizes Porsche’s standing. I might purchase another 996 sometime later and certainly considering a 991 GT3 Cup if Ferrari or Lamborghini doesn’t seduce me with better customer service first.
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